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2025 Research Program supports innovative studies aimed at improving outcomes and quality of life for CLL and SLL patients

SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CLL Society, the world’s leading authority for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma patients, has announced the recipients of its 2025 Research Program awards. This year, three outstanding researchers have been honored across key categories including the Integrative Medicine Award, Clinical Scholar Award and Young Investigator Award.

CLL Society is committed to transforming the lives of patients through groundbreaking research, advocacy, and support. Its Research Program funds novel projects that aim to improve outcomes and quality of life for those living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The 2025 recipients reflect bold innovation across clinical, scientific, and integrative approaches.

The 2025 Research Program recipients are as follows:

Integrative Medicine Awards: Created to support research that investigates the clinical impact or biological mechanisms of integrative medicine therapies for individuals with CLL and SLL, this year’s award honors Dr. Nancy Musoke, a Hematology/Oncology fellow at Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute. Dr. Musoke’s project, “Curcumin, Exercise and Placebo Effects on CLL/SLL Progression and Immune Function,” explores whether non-pharmacologic interventions, specifically curcumin supplementation and increased physical activity, can improve immune health, enhance quality of life, or potentially slow disease progression for patients in the early, treatment-free “watch-and-wait” phase. The study aims to close a critical research gap surrounding integrative approaches commonly requested by patients but rarely studied in a clinical setting. This award is made possible through generous community donations and a matching grant from Vigyan Singhal.

Clinical Scholar Award: Dedicated to supporting exceptional physician-researchers working to advance treatment for CLL/SLL, this year’s Clinical Scholar Award honors Dr. Matthew S. Davids, Director of Clinical Research in the Lymphoma Division at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His project, “Optimizing Glofitamab Combination Therapy in Richter’s Transformation,” explores new non-chemotherapy treatment approaches for Richter’s transformation (RT), a rare and aggressive progression of CLL. The study evaluates glofitamab, an FDA-approved bispecific antibody for lymphoma, alone and in combination with other novel agents, aiming to uncover more effective and less toxic therapies. With broad eligibility criteria and cutting-edge laboratory analysis, Dr. Davids’ work seeks to personalize treatment strategies for RT and improve outcomes for patients facing one of the most difficult complications of CLL.

Young Investigator Award: This award supports early-career researchers with a focus on breakthrough science that can improve the understanding and treatment of CLL/SLL. Dr. Quinlan Sievers, a medical oncology fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, is recognized for his research project, “Discovery and Overcoming Mechanisms of Resistance to BTK Inhibitors.” With BTK degraders emerging as a promising new class of therapy for CLL/SLL, Dr. Sievers’ study investigates how and why resistance to these treatments develops. Using genetic sequencing and laboratory models, the project aims to identify resistance pathways and inform the next generation of BTK-targeted therapies. Dr. Sievers’ research has the potential to guide more durable and personalized treatment options for patients who relapse after current BTK-directed therapies.

“Since launching in 2022, our Research Program has grown significantly, expanding from a single award to multiple annual grants that target critical gaps in CLL/SLL care,” said Robyn Brumble, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs at CLL Society. “This year’s awardees represent the cutting edge of clinical care, scientific discovery and integrative approaches.”

The CLL Society’s Research Program is made possible by individual contributions. For more information on the research that CLL Society is funding, please visit cllsociety.org/what-we-fund/.

About CLL Society
CLL Society is a leading authority for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients, families, care partners and medical professionals. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Brian Koffman, a physician, CLL patient and advocate, and Patricia Koffman, a care partner and advocate, the nonprofit organization addresses the unmet needs of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) community through patient education, advocacy, support and research. CLL Society is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. To learn more, visit https://cllsociety.org/.

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Keel Farms, home to Keel+Curley Winery and Keel Farms Agrarian Ales and Ciders is
getting a jump start on everyone’s favorite holiday by bringing Santa down from the
North Pole and helping kids with cancer. Enjoy live music, donate a toy and get a free
drink.

PLANT CITY, Fla. , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Keel Farms, home of Keel and Curley Winery and Keel Farms Agrarian Ales and Cider, is excited to announce the return of Christmas In July  from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. July 26, 2025. Enjoy dozens of local vendors, live music, and a free Santa bounce house (see images from 2024 event here).

Visitors are encouraged to donate a toy for ‘No More Umbrellas’ and receive a free drink from Keel Farms as a thank you. This toy drive (with free drink) runs all month long.

No More Umbrellas is a non-profit that provides support for kids fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, and their families. No More Umbrellas partners with West Central Florida’s three pediatric cancer hospitals and community organizations. Through cash hardship assistance, gift card support, and donations of toys, games, and activities, families can focus on what matters most.

“Our Christmas in July event is all about community,” said Clay Keel, President of Keel Farms. “We have so many vendors participating, this is a wonderful time to pick up unique gifts and get some early Christmas shopping done. We know our patrons are all about giving back so we anticipate plenty of toys will be donated to No More Umbrellas. It’s never too early to embrace the giving spirit of Christmas.” 

Christmas in July Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
• Time: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Location: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City, FL
• FREE Parking and Admission
• Pets welcome

In addition to Christmas in July Festival, Keel Farms gets the party going with Sangria Night every first Friday of the month. This has proven to be extremely popular and keeps things hopping on the dance floor. Speaking of dancing, there’s line dancing every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. There’s no need to worry about the heat, both events take place in a huge air-conditioned tent.

For more information visit Keel Farms.

About Keel Farms: Keel Farms is home to Keel and Curley Winery and Keel Farms Agrarian Ales and Cider. Our mission is to grow people, community, and agriculture by always providing memorable experiences through quality farm products and sustainable practices.

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UDAIPUR, India, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Macsen Labs, a manufacturer of APIs, dyes, and specialty chemicals since 1952, has announced a major breakthrough in Sodium-Ion battery technology through the successful R&D-scale synthesis of its high-performance Prussian White, a next-generation cathode material for Sodium-Ion batteries. The company has filed a provisional patent for its proprietary synthesis process. The material has already undergone optimization for battery use at the company’s electrochemistry and battery R&D facility and has shown promising results, driving the next phase toward pilot-scale manufacturing.

“It’s an interesting story, how a pharmaceutical company like ours entered the energy storage space,” said Mr. Achal Agrawal, CEO of Macsen Labs and the lead researcher behind the project. “While working on Prussian Blue as a drug for radioactive poisoning, we discovered its derivative — Prussian White, which was emerging as a leading candidate for Sodium-Ion battery cathodes. That moment of curiosity led us down this path.”

Exactly one year ago, with zero experience in electrochemistry, Macsen’s team fabricated a basic pouch cell inside a regular chemistry R&D lab, without specialized equipment. “We had no glovebox, no coater, no calendering machine, just our lab experience and synthesized material,” recalled Agrawal. “When that small cell lit up an LED bulb, we knew we had something worth pursuing. That spark led us to establish a full-fledged electrochemistry lab.”

Today, Macsen’s battery R&D facility includes an argon-filled glovebox for inert atmosphere handling, coin and pouch cell fabrication stations, electrode coaters, crimpers, vacuum dryers, and electrochemical testing systems, such as cyclers and potentiostats. With this setup, Macsen can rapidly prototype and test battery cells using its own synthesized materials, significantly reducing development time.

The company already operates a pilot-scale chemical synthesis facility, which is now being used to produce Prussian White at a kilogram scale. Through numerous experiments conducted over the last year, the team has gained proficiency in Prussian White chemistry and has achieved what is likely to be one of the finest quality variants produced to date.

Through its proprietary process, Macsen has achieved an energy density exceeding 150 mAh/g with Prussian White, which is comparable to Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP). The material also shows excellent stability, fast sodium-ion mobility due to its open crystalline structure, and compatibility with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing infrastructure.

“Performance-wise, it’s at par with LFP, but made from abundant, low-cost materials like sodium and iron,” said Agrawal. “And these elements are easily available, affordable, and free from geopolitical constraints.”

This project, originally incubated within Macsen Labs, is now being advanced under a dedicated entity currently under formation — ‘Macsen Energy’, which will focus exclusively on energy storage innovation and scale-up.

“The real potential of sodium-ion batteries lies not just in electric vehicles,” said Agrawal. “It lies in stationary energy storage systems that store and manage renewable energy from solar and wind. This is where India’s energy transition will happen at scale.”

Macsen’s current Sodium-Ion battery technology, using its Prussian White as cathode paired with a hard carbon anode, is well suited for applications such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid and solar, household backup and inverter systems, short-range EVs, auto-rickshaws, two-wheelers, city buses, rural microgrids, and energy access solutions.

The company is now focusing not only on improving cycle life, energy density, charge-discharge rates, and optimizing electrolyte-additive systems, but also on reducing the cost contribution of other components of the battery cell. Macsen aims to develop economical form factors by innovatively combining low-cost battery materials, components, and manufacturing processes, especially for large-scale stationary energy storage. One inherent cost advantage of sodium-ion technology is its use of aluminium in place of copper as the cathode current collector, which would further reduce raw material costs.

To demonstrate the performance of Prussian White in commercial large-format cells, Macsen is setting up a pilot-scale cell fabrication line. The company is already sourcing equipment for this and aims to have the pilot-scale production facility operational by early 2026.

“We are trying to make a new energy future for India,” concluded Agrawal. “Sodium-ion batteries are India’s opportunity to build a truly indigenous, scalable, and affordable energy storage ecosystem.”

Contact
corporate@macsenlab.com 

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Third CISCE Reflects China’s Role in Strengthening Supply Chain Integration, Innovation, and Resilience

BEIJING, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “The Chinese supply chain is a miracle. The Chinese market is vast and full of vitality.” These were the remarks of NVIDIA Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang during an interview at the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE, the Expo).

Held in Beijing from July 16^th to 20^th, the third CISCE served as a key platform for facilitating international cooperation in the supply chain sector. The event’s 6 Chains + 1 Exhibition Area structure underscored the importance of enhancing integration and innovation across industrial ecosystems.

• The Advanced Manufacturing Chain highlighted developments in industrial automation, including AI-enabled platforms and full-stack technologies demonstrated through humanoid robotics.
• The Green Agriculture Chain emphasized farm-to-table solutions, featuring agricultural drones and the implementation of precision irrigation and other digital practices in rural areas.
• The Digital Technology Chain focused on enhancing supply chain resilience, with leading global semiconductor firms presenting AI-integrated terminal applications and digital forecasting tools aimed at improving demand planning accuracy.
• The Healthy Life Chain promoted a holistic health framework, with healthcare companies displaying end-to-end innovation in cotton production and showcasing the evolving role of traditional Chinese medicine in modern clinical settings.
• The Smart Vehicle Chain explored advancements in mobility infrastructure, as international component suppliers leveraged digitalization to improve response capabilities and domestic electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers reported a 300 percent increase in data processing capacity through AI chip integration.
• The Clean Energy Chain featured full-cycle capabilities of major industry participants. Chinese firms now supply 80 percent of global photovoltaic modules and contribute one-third of global investment in clean energy.
• The Supply Chain Service Area demonstrated integrated support functions through coordinated logistics and financial services, offering essential reinforcement for industrial chain operations.

The Expo offers a comprehensive view of the adaptability and innovative capacity of China’s supply chains, reinforcing their position as a central link in global economic connectivity and long-term development.

“Over 80 percent of Apple’s 200 major global suppliers manufacture in China,” Tim Cook, Apple Chief Executive Officer, noted during his visit at the second CISCE.

As the first national-level exposition dedicated exclusively to supply chains, CISCE has emerged as a platform for both policy dialogue and industry engagement, where more insightful trends on dynamic global supply chains could be found at https://en.cisce.org.cn/.

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BAMAKO, Mali, July 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In partnership with Youri Communication, an international roundtable of experts, politicians, and civil society activists convened at the Grand Hôtel in Bamako on July 19 to address historical justice and establish mechanisms for reparations for colonial crimes in Africa. The event, themed “Colonial crimes: it’s time for compensations,” served as a critical platform for African leaders to unite on the issue and outline a path toward holding former colonial powers accountable.

The roundtable focused on key issues including the official recognition of colonial-era damages, the creation of viable legal mechanisms for reparation, and the comprehensive calculation of economic losses. A significant portion of the discussion was dedicated to the perceived failures and ineffectiveness of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Speakers expressed a consensus that the ICC is highly politicized, making it an unlikely avenue for Africa to secure fair and impartial justice from former colonizers.

In light of the ICC’s shortcomings, the roundtable explored the prospects of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights as a more effective institution for delivering genuine justice. The discussions are intended to form the basis for future actions aimed at achieving accountability.

The event featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including Mohamed Ousmane Ag Mohamedoun Haidara, Ousseynou Ouattara, Youssouf Z Coulibaly, Assane M. Seye, and Daouda Naman Tékété. The roundtable also included exclusive commentary from historian Amadou Diaw and the President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Modibo Sacko.

About Youri Communication:

Youri Communication is a an emerging media consulting firm based in Bamako, specializing in strategic communications for political and non-governmental organizations across West Africa. For over seven years, the company has been dedicated to amplifying African voices on the global stage.

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Carnival Vista Makes First Official Visit with Nearly 5,000 Guests

CELEBRATION KEY, The Bahamas, July 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Cruise Line officially unlocked paradise as it opened Celebration Key – the cruise line’s beautiful new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama this weekend. Carnival Vista made the first official visit to the world’s newest premier cruise port on Saturday, and nearly 5,000 guests experienced all the fun of Celebration Key: from the unique Suncastle, the world’s tallest sandcastle, the world’s largest swing and swim-up bar and the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoons. Highlights from the special day can be seen here.

Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein, Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal and Carnival Vista Captain Paolo Severini turned the key that “unlocked” the gates to the iconic 10-story Suncastle, home to two thrilling racing waterslides. They also cut the ribbon to open Lokono Cove, the shopping village; and O’Neal made the first shot at the basketball court; followed by a champagne toast at Pearl Cove Beach Club, an adults-only retreat. The ceremony was livestreamed and can be watched here.

“Opening this new exclusive destination marks an extraordinary milestone for Carnival as we open the first phase of our initial $600M investment, with more to come. Celebration Key is more than just a beautiful place; it’s a celebration of the Bahamian paradise our guests love, complemented by an impressive variety of incredible new experiences and offerings,” said Duffy. “We’ve built the ultimate beach day for our guests whether they crave fun in the sun or relaxation under a palm tree.”

There are five areas to explore, including:

• Paradise Plaza – The central location where guests are welcomed inside Celebration Key with live music.
• Starfish Lagoon – A fun-filled area for families that features one of the two largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean, with 275,000 square feet. Families will also enjoy a splash pad with a shallow pool, sports courts and the Suncastle’s body slides that wind through 350 feet of turns and sudden drops. The beach in this area is lined with loungers and cabanas for those looking to relax, and guests can also enjoy casual dining at Captain’s Galley Food Hall, Gill’s Grill Seafood, Snack Shacks, and drinks at the Parrotfish Swim-Up Bar.
• Calypso Lagoon – This adult-friendly area features an equally large, 275,000-square-foot lagoon as well as a dedicated area for adults only, a DJ Island, where guests can enjoy music and drinks at the world’s largest swim-up bar with 166 in-water seats. Nearby is the Sunshine Swings Bar with nearly 50 swings offering a fun spot to enjoy cocktails while staying cool. Other dining and drink options include Surf N’ Sauce BBQ & Brew, Calypso Food Trucks and Snack Shacks.
• Pearl Cove Beach Club – The largest adults-only retreat at any cruise destination, this private club features an 11,000-square-foot infinity pool overlooking a white sand beach, alongside loungers, cabanas and supervillas. Guests will also find elevated dining and beverage options at Pearl Cove Restaurant and the Pearl Cove Bar as well as a separate swim-up bar.
• Lokono Cove – The island’s retail village offers unique shopping and showcases authentic Bahamian culture through vibrant murals and local art, as well as handmade goods.

Guests will find more than 30 food and beverage venues across the destination, offering something for everyone, and will be treated to a variety of live entertainment that includes Junkanoo parades, roaming rake-and-scrape musicians, DJs and all-day beach games. For private relaxation, a wide variety of cabanas, daybeds and villas are available and sports courts, water activities and shore excursions are available to those seeking action and adventure. Guests simply looking for a perfect beach day will enjoy over one mile of pristine, white sand beach overlooking the beautiful Bahamian waters.

Celebration Key will initially bring more than two million guests a year to Grand Bahama. By 2028, this number is expected to grow to four million. The economic impact for Grand Bahama is substantial, with hundreds of long-term jobs created by daily operations. The destination features an adjacent cruise pier capable of accommodating two of Carnival’s largest ships simultaneously. Already, construction on an extension to the pier is underway to accommodate two additional ships.

For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

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BEIJING, July 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), with the theme of “Collaboration, Innovation, and Green Development“, is being held in Beijing from July 16 to 20, 2025, gathering together 651 enterprises and institutions from 75 countries and regions.

As a Fortune Global 500 company, this is the third time that China Resources Group (CR) has participated in the CISCE. CR brings its 12 business units to the expo, presenting the group’s global strategic layout and competitive edge in relevant industrial and supply chains in three exhibition sections: Healthy Life, Green Agriculture and Clean Energy.

CR is a leading Chinese conglomerate with six key businesses: consumer products, integrated energy, urban construction and operation, healthcare, industrial finance, technology and emerging sectors. It ranks the 72nd position on the list of 2024 Fortune Global 500.

In the Healthy Life section, seven CR subsidiaries—CR Sanjiu, Dong-E-E-Jiao, CR Jiangzhong, CR Double-Crane, CR Pharma Comm, CR Healthcare and CR Land—offers a panoramic view of the group’s global healthcare ecosystem.

In the Green Agriculture section, CR Beer, CR Beverage, and CR Ng Fung highlight the group’s green agricultural product matrix, premium international brand matrix, and achievements in global supply chain collaboration.

In the Clean Energy section, CR Power and CR Chemical Materials exhibit the group’s low-carbon energy supply chain layout marked by internationalization, environmental friendliness, and synergy, which is powered by technological innovation.

Amid global industrial chain restructuring, CR has pioneered a standardized and flexible supply chain management system by leveraging the resources and taking into consideration the industry differences of its 22 listed companies. It has crystallized its strategic vision to develop a world-class supply chain ecosystem for its listed companies. Currently, 270,000 upstream/downstream partners, including more than 2,600 overseas suppliers, have engaged in CR’s supply chain business, vigorously advancing the deep integration of global innovation, industrial, and value chains.

Moving forward, CR will accelerate its green transformation and upgrading through coordination and innovation. It will collaborate with all parties concerned to consolidate and strengthen cooperation in global industrial and supply chains, maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, so as to achieve mutual benefits and win-win cooperation.

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SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — High-Trend International Group (the “Registrant” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HTCO), a global ocean technology company, today announced a correction to its press release issued on July 17, 2025, in order to provide clarification about the time of effectiveness of the proposed share consolidation.

Please see below the corrected original press release.

High-Trend International Group (the “Registrant” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HTCO), a global ocean technology company, held its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on July 16, 2025. At the Meeting, the shareholders voted to approve (1) the proposal that every 25 issued and unissued class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each and every 25 issued and unissued class B ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each in the Company’s existing share capital be consolidated into 1 class A ordinary share of a par value of US$0.0025 and 1 class B ordinary share of a par value of US$0.0025, respectively (each a “Consolidated Share”) and such Consolidated Shares shall rank pari passu in all respects with each other and have the rights and privileges and be subject to the restrictions as contained in the third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Company (the “Share Consolidation”), so that immediately following the Share Consolidation, the authorized share capital of the Company shall be changed from US$50,000 divided into 497,500,000 class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each and 2,500,000 class B ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each, to US$50,000 divided into 19,900,000 class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each and 100,000 class B ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each; (2) the proposal that effective immediately following the close of the Meeting, the authorized share capital of the Company be increased by the creation of an additional 470,000,000 class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each and 10,000,000 class B ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each to rank pari passu in all respects with the existing class A ordinary shares and class B ordinary shares, respectively (the “Increase of Authorized Share Capital”) so that immediately following the Increase of Authorized Share Capital, the authorized share capital of the Company shall be changed from US$50,000 divided into 19,900,000 class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each and 100,000 class B ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each, to US$1,250,000 divided into 489,900,000 class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each and 10,100,000 class B ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each; and (3) the proposal that effective immediately following the close of the Meeting, the second amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Company currently in effect be amended and restated by the deletion in their entirety and the substitution in their place of the third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association annexed to the notice of the Meeting. The Share Consolidation was not yet effected as of the date of this report and the Company intends to go through standard Nasdaq procedures in order to effect the Share Consolidation. 

About High-Trend International Group

High-Trend International Group (“High-Trend” or the “Company”) is a global ocean technology company with businesses in international shipping and marine carbon neutrality. The Company connects the decarbonization needs of the maritime industry with the supply of the carbon finance market through technology ecosystem, creating a new paradigm for maritime sustainability.  

Forward Looking Statements

This announcement contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those with respect to the objectives, plans and strategies of the Company set forth herein and those preceded by or that include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions, are “forward-looking statements”. Such statements include, but are not limited to risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company’s future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of the publication, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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MIAMI, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UTH Florida University has achieved official accreditation in the United States, granted by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). This achievement marks a new chapter in its institutional history and supports its commitment to quality, accessible higher education with international standards.

This accreditation is in addition to the  Florida Department of Education (CIE) Commission on Independent Education license with which it has operated since its founding and validates its national academic recognition , reinforcing the competitiveness of its degrees. It also opens up new opportunities such as access to federal funds, ties to government agencies, global partnerships, and better job prospects for its alumni.

“This accreditation represents an endorsement of the commitment we made from the beginning: to offer high quality education with international standards, accessible to the global Spanish-speaking community. It is a recognition of our educational model, our human team and the students who trust us, “said Ronald Lacayo, its executive director.

Tenth Anniversary

With the support of 40 years of experience in the academic world through the Technological University of Honduras (UTH), one of the most recognized universities in Latin America.  This strategic achievement of UTH Florida University coincides with the tenth anniversary of its foundation and when it prepares to hold the ninth graduation ceremony, thus reaching 1,200 graduates since its inception. These graduates come from more than forty nationalities and many of them serve in leadership roles in major companies in the United States and other countries.

DEAC’s accreditation reaffirms its commitment to continuous innovation, educational excellence and connection with the global market, allowing the expansion of its academic offer in areas such as cybersecurity, new technologies, psychology, both undergraduate and master’s degrees, and positioning itself as a high-level option for the Spanish-speaking community that wants to obtain a recognized and competitive degree in the international work environment.

UTH Florida University Official Contacts:
Website www.uthflorida.us
WhatsApp +1 (305) 772-8554
Calls 1-844-851-976

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 18, 2025, the board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.525 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2025.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to over 950,000 customers serving an area of 1.9 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering social progress, delivering safe, affordable, reliable and increasingly clean electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE was ranked the No. 1 utility in the 2024 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index and is committed to reducing emissions from its retail power supply by 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2040. In 2024, PGE employees, retirees and the PGE Foundation donated $5.5 million and volunteered nearly 23,000 hours to more than 480 nonprofit organizations. For more information visit www.portlandgeneral.com/our-company/news-room.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements in this press release that relate to future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions as of the date of this report. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.

Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s full-year earnings guidance (including assumptions and expectations regarding annual retail deliveries, average hydro conditions, wind generation, normal thermal plant operations, operating and maintenance expense and depreciation and amortization expense) as well as other statements containing words such as “anticipates,” “assumptions,” “based on,” “believes,” “conditioned upon,” “considers,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “expected,” “forecast,” “goals,” “intends,” “needs,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “promises,” “seeks,” “should,” “subject to,” “targets,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” or similar expressions.

Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: the timing or outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; governmental policies, executive orders, legislative action, and regulatory audits, investigations and actions with respect to allowed rates of return, financings, electricity pricing and price structures, acquisition and disposal of facilities and other assets, construction and operation of plant facilities, transmission of electricity, recovery of power costs, operating expenses, deferrals, timely recovery of costs, and capital investments, energy trading activities, and current or prospective wholesale and retail competition; changing customer expectations and choices that may reduce demand for electricity; the sale of excess energy during periods of low demand or low wholesale market prices; impaired financial stability of vendors and service providers and elevated levels of uncollectible customer accounts; uncertainties associated with energy demand to new data centers, including the concentration of data centers, and the ability to obtain regulatory approvals, environmental, and other permits to construct new facilities in a timely manner; operational risks relating to the Company’s generation and battery storage facilities, including hydro conditions, wind conditions, disruption of transmission and distribution, disruption of fuel supply, and unscheduled plant outages, which may result in unanticipated operating, maintenance and repair costs, as well as replacement power costs; delays in the supply chain and increased supply costs, including the application of trade tariffs, available tax credits, failure to complete capital projects on schedule or within budget, failure of counterparties to perform under agreement, or the abandonment of capital projects, which could result in the Company’s inability to recover project costs, or impact our competitive position, market share, revenues and project margins in material ways; default or nonperformance of counterparties from whom PGE purchases capacity or energy, which require the purchase of replacement power and renewable attributes at increased costs; complications arising from PGE’s jointly-owned plant, including ownership changes, regulatory outcomes or operational failures; changes in, and compliance with, and general uncertainty surrounding environmental laws and policies, including those related to threatened and endangered species, fish, and wildfire; future laws, regulations, and proceedings that could increase the Company’s costs of operating its thermal generating plants, or affect the operations of such plants by imposing requirements for additional emissions controls or significant emissions fees or taxes, particularly with respect to coal-fired generating facilities, in order to mitigate carbon dioxide, mercury, and other gas emissions; volatility in wholesale power and natural gas prices including but not limited to volatility caused by macroeconomic and international issues and capital market conditions, that could require PGE to post additional collateral or issue additional letters of credit pursuant to power and natural gas purchase agreements; changes in the availability and price of wholesale power and fuels; changes in customer growth, or demographic patterns, including changes in load resulting in future transmission constraints, in PGE’s service territory; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including volatility of equity markets as well as changes in PGE’s credit ratings and outlook on such credit ratings, reductions in demand for investment-grade commercial paper or interest rates, which could affect the access to and availability or cost of capital and result in delay or cancellation of capital projects or execution of the Company’s strategic plan as currently envisioned; trade tariffs, inflation and volatility in interest rates; the impacts of changes in the tax code, including tax rates, minimum tax rates, adjustments made to deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes impacting the availability of and ability to transfer renewable tax credits; risks and uncertainties related to current or future All-Source RFP projects; the effects of climate change, whether global or local in nature; unseasonable or severe weather conditions, wildfires, and other natural phenomena and natural disasters that could result in operational disruptions, unanticipated restoration costs, third party liability or that may affect energy costs or consumption; the effectiveness of PGE’s risk management policies and procedures; ignitions caused by PGE assets or PGE’s ability to effectively implement a Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and de-energize its system in the event of heightened wildfire risk or implement effective system hardening programs; cybersecurity attacks, data security breaches, physical attacks and security breaches, or other malicious acts against the Company or against Company vendors, which could disrupt operations, require significant expenditures, or result in the release of confidential customer, vendor, employee, or Company information; reputational damage from negative publicity, protests, fines, penalties and other negative consequences resulting in regulatory and/or legal actions; employee workforce factors, including potential strikes, work stoppages, transitions in senior management, and the ability to recruit and retain key employees and other talent and turnover due to macroeconomic trends physical attacks upon company employees; widespread health emergencies or outbreaks of infectious diseases, which may affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows; failure to achieve the Company’s greenhouse gas emission goals or being perceived to have either failed to act responsibly with respect to the environment or effectively responded to legislative requirements concerning greenhouse gas emission reductions; social attitudes regarding the electric utility and power industries; political and economic conditions; acts of war or terrorism; changes in financial or regulatory accounting principles or policies imposed by governing bodies; new federal, state, and local laws that could have adverse effects on operating results; risks and uncertainties related to generation and transmission projects, including, but not limited to, regulatory processes, transmission capabilities, system interconnections, permitting and construction delays, legislative uncertainty, inflationary impacts, supply costs and supply chain constraints; and trade tariffs and related market volatility and supply chain disruptions that could increase PGE’s operating costs, impair PGE’s ability to complete capital projects, and impede access to capital markets. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Risks and uncertainties to which the Company are subject are further discussed in the reports that the Company has filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.

Media Contact:
Drew Hanson
Corporate Communications
Phone: 503-464-2067

Investor Contact: 
Nick White
Investor Relations
Phone: 503-464-8073

Source: Portland General Company

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